Medical tourism startups seek patients willing to travel for major surgeries
(By Emily Rappleye for Becker’s Hospital Review) The burgeoning medical tourism industry — valued at $68 billion in 2016 by
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Health Care – General
Patient and family attitudes are critical to patient safety
In the first study to assess patient and family attitudes about speaking up in the ICU, more than half of
Read MoreMedical care is falling short for retirees and seniors
What determines the type of health care you receive? According to Dr. Muriel Gillick, professor of population medicine at Harvard
Read MoreScientists Find New Tricks For Old Drugs
(By Richard Harris for NPR) Most drugs have side effects, but sometimes they’re actually good news. Researchers are now exploring
Read MoreState-by-state breakdown of 85 rural hospital closures
(By Ayla Ellison for Becker’s Hospital Review) Of the 26 states that have seen at least one rural hospital close
Read MoreSkinny Fat may be an important predictor of cognitive performance in older adults
A new study published in the journal Clinical Interventions in Aging, found that “skinny fat” – the combination of low
Read MoreAs drug resistance grows, combining antibiotics could turn up new treatments
(By Megan Thielking for STAT) Combining certain antibiotics could help them pack a one-two punch against harmful bacteria, according to a new study
Read MoreMore Nurse Practitioners Now Pursue Residency Programs To Hone Skills
(By Michelle Andrews for Kaiser Health News) The patient at the clinic was in his 40s and had lost both
Read MoreSepsis is the third leading cause of death. Can a new blood test change that?
(By Karen Weintraub for STAT) In his spare time, when he feels up to it, Ronnie Roberts walks through hospital
Read MoreMedical apps for patients: how caregivers can support health consumers remotely
(By Staff at Becker’s Hospital Review) As surveys show, patients usually think of a patient app as a tool to keep
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